Henri NIcollier --- HN 700 MENESTREL I I--- AIRFRAME

The Menestrel family of wooden aircraft,both single and dual seat machines are the brainchild of french designer /aviator, Henri Nicollier.
As a young man, Henri was much influenced by the sleek fighter aircraft contesting the skies of war torn Europe and this possibly accounts for more than a passing resemblance of his Menestrel's, to some of these aircraft.
Of note are the semi - symetrical wing plan form and the fin rudder/shape all typical of this time.
The Menestrel's popularity stems from a light homebuilt wooden airframe ,propelled by an inexspensive but reliable power plant and possesing stunning good looks